# Ad summary
This ad promotes Earthling Co shampoo bars. It highlights the user's experience of switching to the bars after struggling with dry, breaking hair that wouldn't grow using professional shampoo products. The ad emphasizes the damaging effects of sulfates and silicones found in many shampoos and promotes the beneficial ingredients in Earthling Co shampoo bars such as marshmallow root, jojoba oil, and vitamin B5 for moisturizing and strengthening hair.
# Brand positioning
Earthling Co is presented as a solution for individuals seeking healthier hair growth without harmful additives commonly found in mainstream shampoos. Positioned as an alternative to traditional liquid shampoos, the brand offers shampoo bars made with natural ingredients like marshmallow root, jojoba oil, and vitamin B5. The ad positions the brand as a provider of products that cater to hair health, addressing issues such as dryness, breakage, and lack of growth.
# Product
Earthling Co shampoo bars are solid hair care products designed as alternatives to traditional liquid shampoos. These bars are formulated with key ingredients such as marshmallow root to keep hair hydrated and tangle-free, jojoba oil to provide moisture and shine without a greasy, flat look, and vitamin B5 to strengthen hair and prevent breakage. The product is marketed as a solution for individuals experiencing dry, breaking hair and aims to address concerns about sulfates and silicones found in many shampoos, which can damage hair over time. The shampoo bar is a compact alternative to liquid shampoo.
# Visual style
The ad has a UGC feel with a polished commercial tone. The editing style includes quick cuts, smooth transitions, and jump cuts that help maintain a consistent pace. The visuals include a mix of close-up shots, product demos, and personal testimonials, which enhances the narrative flow. The ad is well-lit and has a clear focus on the products and their use.
# Benefits
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# Call to action
See what finally worked for me at Earthling Co
# Point of view
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# Storyline
- 00:00–00:02 00:00–00:02 The ad opens with a woman holding and showing her dry, damaged hair to the camera. The message conveys that the woman is experiencing difficulty with her hair not growing and is dry breaking. The perspective is from the woman talking about her personal experience with her hair and why it is struggling. This sets up the initial problem that she is trying to solve.
- 00:02–00:06 00:02–00:06 The camera shows a variety of professional shampoo products in the woman's shower. This is intended to convey her attempts to solve her dry hair and hair growth issues with other products, which did not work long term. The perspective is from the woman's voiceover to what she was experiencing. This reinforces the ineffectiveness of other hair products.
- 00:06–00:09 00:06–00:09 The woman realizes the problem is her shampoo, not styling, as she touches her hair and looks at the camera. The message conveys a moment of realization about the root cause of her hair issues, shifting from styling to the type of shampoo. The perspective is from the woman as she figures out her hair troubles. This transitions to the focus on the impact of shampoo ingredients.
- 00:09–00:13 00:09–00:13 The ad cuts to a shelf of salon shampoos and demonstrates the contents of sulfates and silicones. This highlights that these salon shampoos are damaging the hair. The perspective is from an educational viewpoint, explaining why regular salon shampoos are actually harmful. This builds the case against traditional shampoo ingredients.
- 00:13–00:17 00:13–00:17 The woman shows Earthling Co shampoo bars, which she switched to in order to find a solution to her hair issues. She states she understands why her hair was struggling. The perspective shifts to the woman sharing her solution and the understanding she gained about her hair's needs. This introduces Earthling Co as the product to solve the problem.
- 00:17–00:25 00:17–00:25 The ad highlights the beneficial ingredients of the shampoo bar: Marshmallow root to keep hair tangle-free, jojoba oil to give hair shine without a greasy look, and Vitamin B5 to strengthen hair. The perspective is from the brand, showcasing the quality and benefits of Earthling Co ingredients. This explains the value proposition of Earthling Co shampoo bars.
- 00:27–00:36 00:27–00:36 The woman states that her hair stopped falling out in the shower, and she stopped seeing short, broken pieces of hair on the floor. The message conveys the positive results she experienced after using the shampoo bar. The perspective is from the woman's personal experience with the positive outcomes of using the shampoo bar. This visually demonstrates the effects of the product and shows hair growth.
- 00:36–00:40 00:36–00:40 The woman states that she recommends these bars to her clients, even if it means less appointments for her. The message conveys a professional endorsement. The perspective is from a hair stylist giving her professional recommendation. This builds trust and establishes credibility.
- 00:40–00:48 00:40–00:48 The ad cuts to a montage of other women explaining that shampoo might be the thing holding back hair growth, and that you should see what finally worked for them at Earthling Co. The perspective is from the brand, urging consumers to reconsider their current shampoos. This drives viewers to explore Earthling Co as a possible solution.